Cloud Solutions Architect
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · BEIRUT · Apply by October 22, 2026
About this role
Result of Service The consultant will provide specialized technical expertise and architectural guidance for transitioning on-premises applications to Microsoft Azure. The consultant will work in close coordination with the internal development and infrastructure teams to audit existing application workloads, evaluate current Proxmox VM resource metrics, and analyze performance requirements. Based on this assessment, the consultant will design tailored cloud architecture blueprints, formulate step-by-step system migration strategies, and recommend the most cost-effective Azure resource allocations to achieve optimal performance. The consultant will deliver actionable solution designs and technical specifications for the internal teams to execute during provisioning and deployment. Work Location UN-House ESCWA Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities Background: The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) forms part of the United Nations Secretariat and, like the other regional commissions, operates under the supervision of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. ESCWA comprises 21 Arab countries in Western Asia and North Africa. ESCWA…